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The Cubs will try to clinch the NL Central on Tuesday
Chasing a foul pop fly in the second inning at Busch Stadium on Monday, Cubs infielder Addison Russell crashed into a crowd of fans on the third-base side, spilling nacho cheese and chips out of one supporter's hands. The team announced that Molina was in the concussion protocol. "Obviously, the first one gave us some concern". Adding injury to insult for St. Louis (81-75), All-Star catcher Ya... [Full Article...]
Tony Pulis: Alexis Sanchez should have been booked for diving
I think he had a solid game". 'We played tonight, we play in Borisov on Thursday night, we play Sunday at 12 o'clock here. "I will go with a team of senior players and certainly with a young bench". A bad loss to Brighton and a scoreless draw with West Ham last week have dropped them down to 10th place in the table. West Brom should have taken the lead when Jay Rodriguez found his way past M... [Full Article...]
President Trump and NFL spar over kneeling during National Anthem
He doesn't understand how many kids, no matter the race, look up to the president of the United States for leadership, for words of encouragement. Durant said, "Sports is what brings us all together", and he felt Sunday was an opportunity to deliver a message. [Full Article...]
Despite Kneeling BEFORE The Anthem, The Dallas Cowboys Still Got Booed
Trump kicked off his battle with the largest-grossing USA professional sports league at a rally on Friday, when he said any protesting player was a "son of a bitch" who should be "fired". The 1-1 Dallas Cowboys will face off against the 1-1 Arizona Cardinals Monday night, in front of a primetime audience. That said, we had not seen any Cowboys players try to protest during the anthe... [Full Article...]
Steelers player who stood alone for anthem has top selling jersey
Jaguars owner Shad Khan, the only non-white owner in the National Football League , stood and linked arms with players Marcedes Lewis and Telvin Smith. The decision to move off the field for the anthem allowed the team to keep "solidarity without isolating an individual", according to an unnamed source that spoke to ESPN . [Full Article...]
Mata warns Man Utd teammates of hard CSKA challenge
Spanish midfielder Juan Mata predicted United would face "a very hard game" against CSKA, who impressed in beating Benfica 2-1 in their opening group game in Portugal. A decision on whether or not Pogba needs an operation to speed up his recovery will be made this week . After finishing as runners-up to Spartak Moscow last term, CSKA now sit fourth in the Russian Premier Liga, having gained... [Full Article...]
Isaiah Thomas Could Be On The Court For The Cavaliers By January
Traded from the Boston Celtics as part of a blockbuster package deal for Kyrie Irving, Thomas averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game past year. Concern over Thomas' hip forced the Celtics to add an additional second-round pick into the deal after the Cavaliers were not satisfied with his physical. [Full Article...]
Conte Comments On Costa's Chelsea Exit
Costa will not be able to play for Diego Simeone's team until January as Atletico serve a FIFA-imposed player registration ban. Costa won two Premier League titles in his three seasons at Stamford Bridge, but his stay ended in acrimony as he refused to return to the club after being informed by text message that he was not in Antonio Conte's plans. [Full Article...]
BTS achieves Billboard Hot 100 dream
BTS new song has also come in at No. 37 on the Digital Song Sales chart and it is their first entry on the chart. BTS is now the first K-Pop boy group to do so. " DNA " also became the fastest K-pop music video to reach 20 million views on YouTube . Lastly, 'LOVE YOURSELF: 承 "Her" topped the iTunes album chart in 73 different countries, such as USA, England, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canad... [Full Article...]
Fabregas looking to kick on with Chelsea
Morata will start and score a brace while Musonda will add to his glowing reputation with an exciting second-half cameo. "I think we have to be focused at what we do and not [on] others", said Conte . Having been frustrated in a goalless draw with Arsenal last time out in the Premier League , the champions wasted no time in asserting their authority at the bet365 Stadium - Morata opening the s... [Full Article...]
Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan, 'will appear in accountability court today (Tuesday)
He said that he has not seen such bad time in Pakistan till now, for personal ego Nawaz Sharif is trying to cross every limit, even go against the national institutions as well as country. However, the sources said they changed their mind and made a decision to appear before the courts on the advice of a number of senior party leaders, including Shahbaz Sharif, and their lawyers. [Full Article...]
Federer leads Europe to win in Laver Cup
Australian Nick Kyrgios did the same before his match against Roger Federer at the Laver Cup in Prague . Asked whether teaming again is a possibility for the pair when they get old, Federer joked about Nadal becoming Swiss or alternatively he switches allegiance to Spain so that they can link up on the court and do the business at the Olympics. [Full Article...]
Cowboys owner Jones kneels with team before anthem
The Cardinals eventually chose to stand in the end zone during the national anthem and locked arms with members of the military. Along with her singing, many also watched to see if Sparks would join other athletes, coaches and anthem singers in protesting after President Trump's remarks regarding National Football League players. [Full Article...]
Nine Florida football players facing felony charges for credit card fraud
Gators coach Jim McElwain said he was not made aware of the potential felony charges until his press conference on Monday, but when asked whether or not the charges would affect the players' status on the team, McElwain said, "You're darn right". [Full Article...]
Tom Brady disapproves of Trump's 'divisive' comments
I have coached football for over four decades and one of the greatest things about being in this environment is the diversity of people, backgrounds, viewpoints and relationships we are fortunate to experience. "I'm not getting into any of that", he said Sunday. "You don't have to agree with everything". Trump has called the gesture disrespectful and called repeatedly for players who do not ... [Full Article...]
Jim Harbaugh Not Happy With Purdue's Locker Room Conditions
Harbaugh said he was not "putting this on Purdue" but said Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany should look into the situation. Thinks Purdue was unsanitary . Such a tight, cramped environment where you have to open the doors to get some kind of ventilation going in a very small area. People are walking by and watching you dress. [Full Article...]
North Korea's Foreign Minister Says Trump has 'Declared War' on His Country
Rob Manning said Monday at a news conference. Ri also said Pyongyang would defend itself by shooting down American bombers even if they fly in worldwide airspace. On Saturday, the USA flashed its military might to North Korea, flying B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam and F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan to the farthest point north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) any US fighter or bomb... [Full Article...]
Thunder feels like a championship team, says George
After the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Carmelo Anthony over the weekend, the team may have another move in store, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski . I know Russ (Westbrook) is in a good place. Fred Katz is the Thunder beat writer for the Norman Transcript and CNHI Oklahoma as well as a host of the OKC Dream Team , a weekly Thunder podcast that runs every Tuesday. [Full Article...]
"Sunday Night Football" ratings were down, but Trump can't take the credit
Donald Trump's war of words on the National Football League stoked higher interest in pregame discussion on Sunday of Week 3. But even if ratings are down year-over-year, the early numbers also indicate that ratings for this week's slate of games could end up being better than they were for the season's first two weeks, even despite the controversy. [Full Article...]
Yankees Judge rules rookie home run record
McGwire held this mark for 30 years, setting it with the 1987 Oakland Athletics. New York Yankees' Aaron Judge greets teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run homer during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Monday, Sept. [Full Article...]